Milk & Honey

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61 Poland Street

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Tue Aug 7 2012

This, the urban myth has it, has long been one the best bars for cocktails in London. It might well be, but it’s hard to tell unless you have night vision like a owl – the lighting is turned down so low you’ll need to borrow a candle to read the drink list, let alone see your drink, and you may not even recognise your drinking companions across the table.

And then there’s the difficulty of getting in. Note though: It’s a members’ club much of the time, although the rest of us can book a table in the early evening for two hours maximum – as long as you book at least a day in advance, arrive before 9pm, and make the booking during their 'office hours' (10am-6pm Mon-Sat – and just hope you don't get their answering machine; it took them nearly 24 hours to return our booking call).

If you’re prepared to put up with all that ballyhoo, this is a great place for perfectly executed classic cocktails. We were impressed with our negroni, not least by our bartender enquiring about our preferences of gin and vermouth combinations. Be warned that the electricity saved on the lighting seems to be diverted to the fierce air-conditioning; jackets, or at least warm clothing, are a good idea.

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Address:
Milk & Honey 61 Poland Street
London
W1F 7NU

Phone:
020 7065 6840 ext 6
Website:
www.mlkhny.com
Opening hours:
Open Non-members 6-11pm Mon-Sat (2hrs max, last admission 9pm). Members 6pm-3am Mon-Sat
Transport:
Tube: Oxford Circus tube
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1. Milk & Honey
  - 61 Poland Street
    London
    W1F 7NU
  - 020 7065 6840 ext 6
  - www.mlkhny.com
  - 51.513637,-0.136645

Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. Bar. Restaurant and bar facilities. Reservations required. Function rooms
Occasions:
Wow factor. Drinks. Cocktails. Hip factor. Late night. Romantic
Type of event:
Parties

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(9 ratings)

I've been here many times; my friend is a member, and as soon as my income stabilises, I hope to apply for a membership too. I love the quirky house rules (among others, men are not allowed to just go up to women in other parties and chat to them, and women can only chat to men in other parties if they ask the bar staff for an introduction), I love the 20s speak-easy atmosphere, and most of all, I love the custom-made, expertly-concocted drinks there. Highly recommended.

Ben Fri Dec 21 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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I agree with the Time Out review - the emphasis is on quality, both in content and presentation.

Daniele Sun Jan 22 2012
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Nice enough and the service was decent, but it's certainly not 5 star - given the membership fee you would expect top quality but this is not the case, with areas needing repainted and what looks like expensive gold wall tiles actually painted plastic. Add to that big, black, clashing speakers not even hidden from view and it seems like too little effort for what should be a premium space.

David Newbould Tue Dec 6 2011
Rated as: 3/5
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Haven't been for ages and went the other night, forgot how brilliant this place is, loved the vibe and the drinks were superb. We had a friendly bartender who looked after us all night and recommended some cocktails we wouldn't have usually tried. Will definitely come again soon.

Fran Tue May 24 2011
Rated as: 5/5
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I went to Milk and honey with my friend, he's a member. I'd never thought that there was such a venue in the hear of soho... Great place to go to, especially if you want great drinks and food in a friendly environment.

Abbas Tue May 17 2011
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